Balaam’s ass
DefinitionBalaam's ass is a rare historical expression found in older discussions of astrology. It alludes to the biblical story in which Balaam’s...
Angular
Definition Angular describes a planet placed near one of the chart’s four angles or within an angular house: the first, fourth, seventh,...
Aselli: a nebulous cluster
DefinitionThe Aselli, Latin for “little donkeys,” are two fixed stars in Cancer: Asellus Borealis and Asellus Australis. They flank Praesepe, the Beehive...
Angular Velocity
Definition Angular velocity is the amount of angular distance a celestial body moves during a specified period. In astrology, it is commonly...
Draconis, c
DefinitionDraconis is a Latin term meaning “of the dragon.” In traditional astrological terminology, it most often appears in Caput Draconis, the Dragon’s...
Abscission
Definition Abscission is an astrological encyclopedia entry prepared for the production pipeline. This article provides a concise definition of the term and...
